Audie
Audie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Noble strength or prosperous.
Origin and history
Audie is a masculine name of Old English origin, historically used as a diminutive of Audrey or Audra, or derived from names containing the element 'Aethel' (meaning noble). It gained notable public recognition in the United States mid-century through decorated war hero and actor Audie Murphy. In contemporary times, it remains a rare and gentle vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,431 babies in the United States have been named Audie since 1880. It ranks #1864 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1645.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33.8 %)
- CA (11.4 %)
- LA (6.4 %)
- OK (5.2 %)
- NC (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 36 |
| 1900-1910 | 58 |
| 1910-1920 | 227 |
| 1920-1930 | 282 |
| 1930-1940 | 214 |
| 1940-1950 | 174 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,191 |
| 1960-1970 | 632 |
| 1970-1980 | 402 |
| 1980-1990 | 233 |
| 1990-2000 | 181 |
| 2000-2010 | 201 |
| 2010-2019 | 313 |
| 2020-2029 | 282 |
Famous people named Audie
- Audie Murphy: Military Officer, Actor
- Audie Norris: Basketball Player
- Audie Cornish: Journalist, Radio Host
Fun facts
- Audie Murphy was one of the most decorated American combat soldiers of World War II and later became a celebrated Hollywood actor.
- While historically a diminutive for female names like Audrey, Audie developed an independent identity as a given name for boys in the United States.